“It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.”
Quote by Charles Simmons
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Charles Simmons
Charles Simmons, born in 1924, is an accomplished novelist. His works are renowned for their profound character development and emotional depth, which have won him a wide readership. more
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